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Bull & Bear

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Sports Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

River North, Chicago

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The experts at Crain's Chicago Business and Serious Eats recommend this place

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Gilt CityDecember 20, 2010
The hottest spot in River North for after-work imbibing—due, in large part, to at-table taps.
Sammy CampbellOctober 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everything is excellent!!!!
Lori BJune 28, 2012
Loved the bison burger! A must have!!! Yum!!
LaJanuary 3, 2011
The Lush cocktail is absolutely refreshing and the portobello fries are uber delicious
Lucy LouJanuary 22, 2014
Secured pay per use phone chargers downstairs. The courtesy has just turned into a business
Eric BruceJuly 28, 2013
Place has a Guido-esque dress code. Apparently no shorts allowed... in a Sports Bar... in July! Oy vey... oy vey indeed.
Rakesh S.September 7, 2011
Bison burger is delicious; I opted for Gruyere rather than Brie cheese.
Bear DohringSeptember 9, 2010
This place gets packed quick on weekends and thursdays, go to the back bar, elbow through and cross your fingers for service.
NastasiaJune 17, 2012
Great service and the burger is amazing.
Alyssa MasterJune 16, 2013
The Kobe burger is amazing!
Arm CandyFebruary 12, 2012
The Lush is amazing. It I a must try.
Christine S.July 16, 2011
Perfect place for lunch! Great food!! Just a block from the Mart.
Raquel HenryMarch 22, 2011
I recommend the Mussels here. Delish! Anything on tap is great!
Jennifer WarkenthienApril 15, 2014
#4 drink under Liquid Assets! Yum!
Yaqoob AlobaidliNovember 11, 2014
Nachos are solid
Emily BeldenMay 27, 2012
Always go with the sweet potato fries side.
Amanda ConnorsSeptember 14, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is so damn amazing!!! My winter fav!
Brian d'EonSeptember 10, 2014
The fries are awesome!
Allison KaminskiJanuary 3, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Southwest salad is awesome!
Amy KostesichSeptember 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Wifi password is 3135275973
Lee AllenAugust 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It’s a typical River North drinking establishment.
kate FELDTOctober 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get the "unbearable" wings. I dare you. If I can do it, so can you.
Dhyana LandaMay 29, 2010
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is great. Grilled cheese is a little small, but still yummy!
Naz F. GérdabiFebruary 25, 2015
The brussel sprouts!!!!!!
Stephanie RayeFebruary 4, 2013
Sunday nights are always a blast!
Tim McDonaldMay 17, 2011
The @Zaarly Chicago Dream Team Happy Hour is 6-8 on May 17. Want to know what Zaarly is? http://Zaarly.com/?ref=ra5jl
Hannah McMillanJuly 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
This just in: what an asshole that host was. Seriously, guy. If you hate your job so much, quit.
Rob WJune 27, 2011
Happy hour is 3-6 on weekdays. 50% off all appetizers.
Chris OMarch 10, 2015
I don't know how it's possible to ruin one, but I had the WORST waffle in my life here. They took it off the bill, but it was still concrete.
candace cornerAugust 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Truffle fries! You won't be disappointed.
Steven De SomvieleApril 4, 2014
Best Sports Bar in town
Shivani SJuly 21, 2013
They have cafe patron!
Amrit MehraJuly 21, 2013
They had a Game of Thrones Trivia here. That is all.
Joey VitaleFebruary 20, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Great food, good alcohol, and a great crowd on Thursdays hosted by Outfit Events
EthanFebruary 3, 2013
Best burger I've ever had
Crain's Chicago BusinessMay 10, 2010
Great bar food here--try the pulled pork, served with a tangy barbeque sauce. Read more
CorinneSeptember 13, 2014
Plays lots of Kanye videos 👍
Sammy CampbellOctober 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Watching the Bears. Com'n man!!!!
Sara RobertsonJuly 18, 2011
The Go Fish appetizer is amazing.
Angela WuMay 28, 2013
Best. Nachos. Ever.
Keegan MoonMarch 23, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Try the Lush on their cocktail menu. Best wings in the city! Read more
Felipe AlmeidaJune 7, 2011
Hit your waitress in the head with your empty glass when you need a refill...
Mo KabreNovember 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Sunday night. Check DJ Gordo mix it :) sicckkk
Paul MatsonJune 1, 2013
Wrap your salad, fools!
Antonio FioreSeptember 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Look for Sharpie and Tazer in the back corner.
Allie LeFevereApril 18, 2011
Free Drink at Bull & Bear this Friday for Earth Day! Just say you're a 'Chick'agoan! Read more
Leyla ArsanJuly 24, 2010
Been here 5+ times
How cute are those beer pourers at the tables? And, Brandi is my girl! @FIJIhunt
E MontrieNovember 10, 2013
The bloody Mary's suck. Don't do it!
Marco MorelliJune 3, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The Ridculously Huge Chocolate Chip Cookie is dam good.
Natalie LeighaApril 1, 2017
This bar shut down.

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